Child Tax Credit

Question:
Can I claim both the child tax credit and the child and dependent care credit?

Answer:

You can claim both the child tax credit and the child and dependent care credit on the same return if you qualify for both credits.

If you qualify for one or both credits, you can claim the credits on Form 1040 (.pdf) or Form 1040A (.pdf), U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. In addition, to claim the dependent care credit, you must complete Form 2441 (.pdf), Child and Dependent Care Expenses.

If you are claiming the child tax credit for a dependent child who has an ITIN, complete Part I of Schedule 8812 (Form 1040A or 1040) (.pdf), Child Tax Credit, and attach it to your Form 1040, 1040A or 1040NR (.pdf), U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return.